Sebastian Tounekti
Norwegian-Tunisian association football player
Sebastian Tounekti: profile
Sebastian Tounekti (born 13 July 2002 in Tromsø Municipality, Norway) is a Tunisian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Celtic F.C..
Tounekti's senior club career began in 2018 at Tromsdalen UIL. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at FK Haugesund (2022–2025): 31 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 79 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Tounekti has represented Tunisia (2021–present), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Sebastian Tounekti play for Tunisia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Norway, Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (9 in 79)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 54% of Tunisian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hammarby Fotboll (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lamine Yamal, Jonathan Mensah and Abdallah El Said (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 |  Tromsdalen UIL |
Norwegian Second Division | – | – |
| 2020–2022 | FK Bodø/Glimt |
Eliteserien | 14 | 1 |
| 2021–2022 | FC Groningen | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–2025 | FK Haugesund |
1. divisjon football | 31 | 4 |
| 2023 | Ranheim Fotball |
1. divisjon football | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 |  Hammarby Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 21 | 2 |
| 2025– |  Celtic F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 79 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– |  Tunisia |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sebastian Tounekti?
Sebastian Tounekti was born on 13 July 2002, which makes him 24 years old.
Where was Sebastian Tounekti born?
Sebastian Tounekti was born in Tromsø Municipality, Norway.
Which national team does Sebastian Tounekti play for?
Sebastian Tounekti plays international football for Tunisia. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sebastian Tounekti played for?
Sebastian Tounekti's recorded clubs are Tromsdalen UIL, FK Bodø/Glimt, FC Groningen, FK Haugesund, Ranheim Fotball, Hammarby Fotboll and Celtic F.C..
What team does Sebastian Tounekti play for now?
According to the latest data, Sebastian Tounekti plays for Celtic F.C..
How tall is Sebastian Tounekti?
Sebastian Tounekti is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Sebastian Tounekti play?
Sebastian Tounekti plays as a midfielder.
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Anis Ben SlimaneTunisia · Brøndby IF
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Hamza RafiaTunisia · Espérance Sportive de Tunis
Mohamed Ali Ben RomdhaneTunisia · Ferencvárosi TC
K
Khalil AyariTunisia · Paris Saint-Germain FC
Mootez ZaddemTunisia · Espérance Sportive de Tunis
Malek BaayouTunisia · b. 1999
A
Amin CherniTunisia · Stade Lavallois
A
Aya JeddiTunisia · b. 1999
Y
Yasmine JemaiTunisia · b. 1999
A
Adam Ben LaminTunisia · b. 2001